regardless

/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/

Frequency rank #2023

regardless

Definitions

  1. adverb

    Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.

    Example

    • Tatiana knew the meat had passed its expiry date, but she ate it regardless.
  2. adverb

    Anyway; irrespective of what has just been said.

    Example

    • The proposal may become law, or it may not. Regardless, we will adopt it as a club rule.
  3. adjective

    Paying no attention to or ignoring.

    Example

    • The beloved “oof” sound Roblox players - and gamers regardless of what they play - has become a huge meme in the community.
  4. adjective

    Taking insufficient regard of, heedless, or careless.

    Examples

    • Always deceived in fact by his own wishes, and regardless of little besides his own convenience.
    • I grew, day by day, more moody, more irritable, more regardless of the feelings of others.
  5. preposition

    A synonym of "regardless of"; paying no attention to.

    Example

    • Tatiana ate the cauliflower regardless its colour.

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